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WorksheetsVII GENDER ROLES, BIAS, EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES - GENDER EQUALITY
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 25mins
Gender refers to
Biological differences between males and females
Socially constructed roles and expectations
Genetic characteristics
Hormonal differences
Sex differs from gender because sex is
Learned
Social
Biological
Cultural
Gender roles are primarily shaped by
Heredity
Society and culture
Hormones
Physical traits
Gender identity develops mainly through
Reflex actions
Socialization
Maturation
Conditioning only
Gender as a social construct means that it is
Fixed and universal
Changeable across cultures
Biologically determined
Inherited
Gender roles refer to
Natural abilities
Social expectations assigned to genders
Biological functions
Legal rules
“Boys are good at maths” is an example of
Fact
Gender stereotype
Equality
Neutral statement
Gender stereotypes can lead to
Equal opportunities
Bias and discrimination
Creativity
Confidence
Traditional gender roles often limit
Potential of individuals
Social development
Learning opportunities
All of the above
Challenging gender stereotypes helps in promoting
Inequality
Gender justice
Bias
Discrimination
Gender bias in education means
Equal treatment
Differential treatment based on gender
Neutral behaviour
Merit-based evaluation
An example of gender bias in classroom is
Equal participation
Encouraging all students
Giving leadership roles only to boys
Gender-neutral language
Textbooks showing only men as leaders reflect
Equality
Neutrality
Gender bias
Inclusiveness
Gender bias affects students’
Height
Self-esteem and aspirations
Reflexes
Nutrition
Girls dropping out of school is often linked to
Intelligence
Gender discrimination
Interest
Ability
Gender-sensitive education promotes
Stereotyping
Equality and inclusion
Competition
Segregation
Inclusive curriculum should
Highlight only male achievements
Ignore gender issues
Represent all genders fairly
Reinforce stereotypes
Using gender-neutral language in classroom helps
Increase bias
Reduce discrimination
Create confusion
Promote inequality
Classroom interaction should ensure
Boys speak more
Girls remain passive
Equal participation
Fixed seating
Sports and activities in school should be
Gender-specific
Limited
Open to all genders
Avoided
Gender equality means
Treating everyone identically
Equal rights and opportunities for all genders
Favouring girls
Ignoring differences
Gender equity differs from equality because equity focuses on
Same treatment
Fairness based on needs
Uniform rules
Biological traits
Education plays a crucial role in
Reinforcing bias
Promoting gender equality
Increasing stereotypes
Maintaining tradition
Gender equality in education leads to
Lower achievement
Social justice and development
Inequality
Dropouts
Empowering girls through education helps in
Limiting roles
National development
Reducing learning
Reinforcing stereotypes
A gender-sensitive teacher should
Ignore gender issues
Treat students unequally
Challenge stereotypes
Reinforce traditional roles
Teachers can reduce gender bias by
Using inclusive teaching methods
Showing favouritism
Assigning fixed roles
Ignoring participation
Teacher expectations influence students’
Physical growth
Career choices and confidence
Reflexes
A teacher encouraging girls in STEM subjects supports
Gender bias
Gender equality
Discrimination
Segregation
Teachers should intervene when they observe
Gender-based bullying
Healthy competition
Equal participation
Cooperation
A gender-friendly school environment is
Rigid
Inclusive and safe
Discriminatory
Biased
Equal access to resources ensures
Inequality
Gender justice
Bias
Exclusion
School policies should aim to
Reinforce stereotypes
Promote gender equality
Ignore discrimination
Limit opportunities
Hidden curriculum refers to
Official syllabus
Implicit messages about gender roles
Examination system
Textbooks only
Gender-sensitive assessment ensures
Biased evaluation
Fair evaluation
Favouritism
Discrimination
A teacher assigning leadership roles to both boys and girls promotes
Bias
Equality
Stereotype
Segregation
Discouraging girls from sports reflects
Equality
Neutrality
Gender bias
Inclusion
Addressing gender issues in classroom discussion helps
Increase stereotypes
Develop critical thinking
Create confusion
Reinforce bias
A child-centred gender approach ensures
Uniform treatment
Recognition of individual needs
Bias
Discrimination
Gender equality in classroom promotes
Fear
Confidence and participation
Withdrawal
Silence
Gender discrimination violates the principle of
Discipline
Equality
Competition
Authority
Socialization processes can
Reinforce gender roles
Eliminate gender differences completely
Be biologically fixed
Be irrelevant
Teachers as change agents can
Maintain stereotypes
Promote social transformation
Avoid responsibility
Enforce tradition
Education for gender equality aims at
Uniformity
Empowerment
Obedience
Competition
Gender-sensitive pedagogy supports
Exclusion
Inclusiveness
Bias
Discrimination
Gender is best understood as
Fixed biological trait
Socially constructed identity
Genetic inheritance
Hormonal process
Schools can challenge gender bias by
Ignoring it
Reinforcing stereotypes
Promoting critical awareness
Segregating students
Teacher training should include
Gender-insensitive practices
Awareness of gender issues
Stereotype reinforcement
Discrimination methods
Gender equality in education contributes to
Social injustice
National progress
Discrimination
Inequality
The teacher’s most important role is to
Maintain status quo
Act as a gender-sensitive facilitator
Enforce stereotypes
Avoid gender topics
